Strewth mate, I got a V8!

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[@syntaxvrc]

"It's only got a bit of a urine smell..." Oh the foreshadowing...

[@DollyBoy_1923]

If only they knew the journey they were in for…

[@mikumikuda]

I rewatched this video and came to the comments looking exactly for this comment 😅

[@jansenart0]

Actually genuinely surprised he didn't intertwine his fingers above his head and chant "VEE-ATE, VEE-ATE, VEE-ATE, VEE-ATE"

[@gorderumsi6424]

WITNESS!!!

[@boalbads]

@@recitationtohear imagine being a bot

[@daminox]

Mad Max is an Australian franchise too 😂

[@jadenknott]

@@boalbads that's how you know this channel is hitting beeg

[@jansenart0]

@@daminox It wasn't clear to me how much of a symbol that engine is to Aussie blokes until this video.

[@jacobpeacy4003]

James: Your power steering fluid is black Dank: Wow I didn't know it can turn that color James, the master mechanic/car restorer with 10+ yrs experience: Neither did I

[@TylerTMG]

69th like

[@GizmoFan1]

Seeing what was underneath that interior, makes sense whoever you bought it from didn’t tell you his channel if he knew about all of that.

[@toufusoup]

What a fantastic car. Surely there won’t be remnants of a little rodent family in here somewhere stinking up the place anytime soon.

[@alticia]

"it's only got a bit of a urine smell"

[@garmadongg]

😭😭

[@PresidentHayes2023]

Surely there won't be a name for the car, if it is, it might be "Jeff"

[@DieWitness]

at least the sump oil isn't grey that's a plus

[@Chlorate299]

For a '94 Ford, that really isn't bad. Yeah it had a bunch of worn out bits but nothing you wouldn't expect for a car nearly 30 years old. The bodywork looks pretty solid! Old Mate James is a legend.

[@Skorpeonismyrealname]

30 years? The 90s were only two decades ago right? ...Right?

[@tjpg5083]

@@Skorpeonismyrealname my 93 S10 is 1 year away from being 30 😅

[@starsiegeRoks]

@@Skorpeonismyrealname nope, it's 2022 mate lol

[@harisalic2568]

My '03 focus looks like it came straight from the factory 2 days ago compared to this😂

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Ooooh 5.0L he's almost 4-DOOR Mustang GT. He only needs a Doug Nash 5-speed, a set of Flowmasters and he's a WINNER!!🤣James did an awesome job on that DROF NOCLAF GT!! All HAIL JEFF (the god of biscuits)!! Being in the states I have to flip the vid around for it to look Normal. 🤣

[@maxhammick948]

9:13 There's an ever present supply of road grit, and any particles that get between the metal rad and plastic fan housing get pressed into the soft plastic. This turns the plastic into sandpaper, which can wear metal

[@brainndamage]

It's most likely PA (nylon) GF (glass fiber) reinforced. It's literally sharp pieces of glass.

[@psycho3324]

Also arent fanblades also made out of Glass fiber filled nylon? Glass fiber is very abrasive.

[@truckerallikatuk]

Even soft plastic can wear metal over time... Sure, the plastic will wear like 5x faster than the metal, but it'll still wear the metal eventually.

[@Oaisus]

"A bit of a urine smell" haha foreshadowing for today's video

[@DoctorTheo]

These videos hit different now

[@MintyPuggo]

‘A bit of a urine smell’ coming back to this video is… god. If only we knew lol

[@ChiefLink]

Fun fact, those power steering pumps are used on a ton of Fords from that era! They almost all make that cavitation noise. But I hear you can mitigate some of that by using a handheld vacuum pump to pull out as much air as possible. I haven't tested it on my truck yet, but I hear good things. Nonetheless, Jeff looks like a ton of fun! Love the video!

[@EvilMcSheep]

twilight!

[@MarkZammitronic]

@ChiefLink You know that cavitation comment makes so much sense now. It definitely didn't sound like a bearing otherwise it would have whined even if it wasn't under load, whereas in the video it only produced noise while the wheel was being turned. I'll keep this tucked away for future use. Thanks!

[@dj7291993]

Yeah, that Ford pump design is garbage. Fortunately, Ford decided to keep using it for decades. They work fine, but they’re noisy. I believe BG makes an additive that is supposed to help.

[@skrenos]

I just pretend my Ranger has a supercharger.

[@musewolfman]

I was gonna say, it sounds like every American Ford of that era I've ever heard.

[@VSigma725]

I find it so funny how the 90s Aussie Falcon had that Taurus-esque "bar of soap" aesthetic yet was still an old school RWD car underneath, love it.

[@andrewduong2740]

I love cars that can pull off a sleeper look. For the longest time, I assumed the original Altezza was front-wheel drive.

[@Kia_Soulless]

Its like an Aussie Crown Vic,I love it

[@amnottabs]

@@andrewduong2740 you should take a look at the Toyota Aristo, there's even a twin-turbo 2JZ powered version

[@SUPRAMIKE18]

It's basically a blend of a Taurus and Crown Vic.

[@jlco]

I've never heard that look described as "bar of soap" but it really is a perfect description.

[@Rocket1026]

as a wheel tech who helps on every lift and lowering kit... thank goodness you did bushings throughout the build. now as a motorsport vehicle technology student, you need to make that the best sleeper possible. good luck, I can't wait to see what will become of Jeff.

[@HardlineHunter]

Our 90s Falcons are basically 93-95 Fox Bodies, or 97-02 Explorers mechanically.

[@TheAnimatorGames]

that right there is the sound of a gorgeous V8 giving your everything she's got for the smiles per gallon, not the miles per gallon. Jeff is a gem and I would love to see more of him in the future if James will sacrifice his time for him

[@seandorr7564]

Smiles per gallon babyyyyy

[@ahreuwu]

smellies per gallon

[@GeoRoze]

I am from the future and I say.., well… we found the smell, and it was worse than the free car 🎉

[@jerrysanchez5453]

Damn James is actually a good mechanic.good to see someone being really thorough

[@stragulus]

Hardly any fruits were used in the repair of this chug nugget!

[@CorndogCrusader]

God-damn. Even though it's slow, it sounds so angry, I love it. Both before the new exhaust and after. Even though V8s have a lot of downfalls, you have to admit they sound AMAZING.

[@PaulKingIII]

What are the downfalls of v8s? Most of mine have been super reliable ahaha. Yeah they use lots of gas but they sound great and move pretty well usually 😂

[@CorndogCrusader]

@@PaulKingIII it chugs gas like crazy, which, for most people is a big enough downfall to disqualify it entirely.

[@scromberprofessionalautist1017]

@@CorndogCrusader Who cares about a little bit of severe financial distress from fuel costs when you can drown out your problems with the sweet serenades of an 'ole vee-ate?

[@CorndogCrusader]

@@scromberprofessionalautist1017 a very fair point, you may be bankrupt, but at least your car sounds hot. 😆

[@PaulKingIII]

@@CorndogCrusader makes sense ahahah I use my bike most days so I can enjoy all my v8 cars/trucks so I don’t have to get gas much

[@thessie]

Coming back to this after the HORROR of what's inside that interior and seeing you two in the car right next to mice corpses... without knowing it.... aaaaugh

[@-Shinoray-]

I love the Wade and James cartalk dynamic. Those videos are soo funny and enjoyable to watch. It is kinda like top gear for Aussies.

[@CluelessAnon]

I have absolutely no idea what Wade is saying but he sounds like he's having a good time and that makes me happy.

[@gokul0565]

Same 😅

[@richierich087]

Is it his Aussie accent? I can understand him perfectly 😂

[@Kormit15420]

@@richierich087 its the car jargon

[@richierich087]

@@Kormit15420 ah, I see what you mean. I overlooked that, I guess I’m used to hearing the car jargon since my family were into cars and fixing/replacing many parts on their own.

[@nibblrrr7124]

Same. :D Anyone know what the "sleeper" & GLi thing is about? Like, you can sleep in it comfortably? 🤔

[@loueon6955]

I absolutely loved this video. I could tell it was a long stretch of recording. But, being able to have the whole story of this v8 nugget from first looks, to finding out why it was cheap, to having a grand time fixing everything with the best of mates, spending too much money on a stinking power steering pump! And enjoying the spoils. I enjoy all the hard work you put into this mate. A cinematic masterpiece in my eyes it is.

[@clonezi]

1:20 this wasn’t major foreshadowing or anything for the future of this goofy guy.

[@patrickeezee9179]

The sound of despair in danks laugh when James informs him he might have a fuel leak on top of the 25 other leaks and broken bits still just sends me

[@GuntanksInSpace]

Man I love Wade's NUGGET TIME videos, makes me struggling through my own nugget a bit more comforting. Also, James is a true MVP!

[@garretjuliano9701]

Same! I'm much for *affectionately* disparaging of my nugget since I subbed to this channel 🤣

[@GuntanksInSpace]

@@garretjuliano9701 may your beloved nugg stay reliable in your rides!

[@TOWGAPartyAlright]

Love seeing videos come out, both here and on your main channel! Always entertaining

[@jonarcherii]

Man, I love this stuff. My first car was an 02' Pontiac Bonneville Supercharged, and I still have it. It's gone to absolute pieces, but the engine is still great, and I can't help but continue to pour money into the steaming pile of junk. Love to see you working on these sorts of cars because it makes me feel less insane.

[@BigWheel.]

I wish my bonneville was a supercharged one, I've got an 03 with the N/A 3800.

[@PIchillin456]

Those engines will last forever. I had a 95 SSEi. Trans went at 287,000 miles but the engine ran like it was brand new. Got 30 mpg on the highway without even trying. It had tons of tech for the day too.

[@JohnnyGuiltyMan]

"The rest of it is actually mint" Oh how wrong you were

[@marcusj17]

Coming back to this a week after the revelation of the source of the smells

[@kaitlyn__L]

That lovingly worn paint! I do really dig that dark turquoise/midnight blue though. Shame about how, uh, broken it all was. I can see why every time you say “I promise I’m doing stuff on the channel” because every project takes 42x as long as you were expecting. Love the 90s Ford styling though, phwoar. Also I preempted/joined-in when you said “then I started owning cars and now I’m a Ford guy” (though I said “not a Holden guy anymore”). Heh Also I really think it sounds way better with the new exhaust!

[@Oxygentleman]

weird to think that for this entire video there were dead rats in the rear right pillar, head liner, and gearshift.

[@ninjasack9134]

1:15 "has a bit of a urine smell" and that's what we call forshadowing. Future self to past self, make sure you check the headliner. Sounds weird, but you'll figure it out

[@williamh.mic.8712]

Reminds me of my car. Honda civic 2005 lx sedan. Lots of work. Shes 16 years and she is my good nugget named Jado. Replaced all brakes, pil pan like twice, both aides new joints, completely redone power steering rack. I like her. My first car.

[@levidavis6101]

Those 302's are quite good motors especially here in the states they're really liked and modded you could pretty easily get more power in them. I actually have one in my 1994 f150 smooth and pretty reliable. Hope you have a good experience with this 302.

[@nickrustyson8124]

Well he definitely didn't start out with a good experience, most of this video is a example of it, and the end is probably him thinking, "Man, I should sell this"

[@kadeparzych5758]

the way jeff sounds now and the fact that he's slow makes him seem like an angry old man, love it to bits!

[@yuanwang9324]

My dad drove a Toyota camry for like 15 years and had no issues ever. Still drives smoothly today.

[@Themadpatter520]

It's like a horror movie knowing what's hiding just under all that interior

[@Zaaf2003]

"A bit of a urine smell." lmao now hearing what horrible things you've said about this thing I wonder if it's really. "A bit."

[@JakePetrolhead]

I one day hope to have even 10% of the nuggeteering wizardry that ol'mate James has

[@xjmdm]

The fact that you add the sound bits at the end is so, so great

[@aust1121]

love seeing the average car work, been working on fixing up my first vehicle, 99 ram with the 360, and seeing y’all work on another slow loud car is great

[@Lixover.]

Who would've thought this had several dead mice and a nest inside

[@homarmartinezalvarez9041]

I'm really happy for Jeff finally getting a good owner and I'm sure that he'll be getting more goodies to be awake

[@Doogie9plus22]

James has been telling me about this car for a while, I’m genuinely excited about it, a rare beast 😊

[@plasticidols5058]

First time finding your channel! I've had 2 E series falcons and they have a special place in my heart. My first car was an option 20 EL Falcon which is the ex-police model. I also recently had an EF that I picked up with only 120k on it and it was fantastic. I would love to pick a project falcon sometime soon.

[@nathantherandomguy1935]

Little does he know the car is full of rat poo and dead rats.

[@Ruddpocalypse]

8:02 "I gotta talk over the pendulum thats playing in the background" based music choice

[@GIUSEPPE2245]

1:13 Is funny after u whatched the whole series of this car, and u know what is that smell. He has already to discover the truths... ohhh what an innocent wade we have here 😂😂

[@philcarter9738]

It may not be fast but it does sound good, got to love a V8 burble 🙂

[@MANU-de8zz]

7:17"We'll get to see if anything is living in there" not yet you don't

[@JoshCupery]

"I'm drinking this!" Oh NOOOO - my juiiiiiceeee

[@paulbaker9879]

You know it's going to be a good nug session when old mate James turns up.

[@jediprowen]

I would say make sure the trans is good, then start modding for power! A blower would be a good start 😉

[@MaxDad7]

As a person that has had many Fords, that refurbed power steering pump sounds mostly fine. Ford's are not super quiet like what you may be used to on other vehicles. Here are some things I can recommend that may quiet it down. First, use some soapy water and a spray bottle and spray down the PS hoses (while it's running) and turn the wheel back and forth. There should be no leaks. PS pumps (this goes for any car) can be noisy if there are any leaks as the pumps are sensitive to air. Speaking of air, since this guy was just installed, there's a good chance air may be tried in the pump. You might be able to use a vacuum pump to draw the air out, or you can just drive it, work the wheel, hit some bumps, and keep an eye on the fluid for awhile. You mentioned the AC isn't working. See if it's just out of Freon. This is the most common thing that causes AC to quit. If they are low or empty, the compressor won't kick on. You can get some Stop Leak Freon that usually has some oils in it as well as dyes to show you if there are any bad leaks that need addressed (the oil is lube for the compressor itself). Put a can of that in, and have the rest of them be plain Janes. I assume this vehicle uses R-134a refrigerant as it's a 95 (the US fully transitioned by that year). If it's not and originally took R-12, you can get an adapter for the fitting to put in R-134. If you don't mind paying a bit, I recommend taking it to a shop and hooking it up to a machine. They can evacuate the entire system, check for leaks, and fill it back up with Freon and oil.

[@grant1245]

The chaotic energy in these videos reminds me of watching top gear as a wee lad

[@russrh]

I love the blown head gasket look of the coolant overflow tank. It's not an EF or EL without the boot hitting you in the head

[@SmileyTom666]

Thats just the plastic getting all brown and crusty... they sorta fixed it on the BA's so you could see the trans oil stains easier when the cooler exploded 😅

[@AsphaltRhys]

This is some of my favorite car content on youtube.. as much as i love dankpods vids and other garbage time stuff + drum streams, the car stuff hits different

[@Gearjerk5]

If it's too slow, the obvious solution is to go wild and add an ebay turbo to it. Enjoyed the video as always.

[@JoshuaPenfordYear9]

thank you for entering this application as i think it makes a strong point

[@sainther3231]

Amazing video and what an amazing nugget, love seeing the nugget cars, ol' mate fixes, mechanic stuff and James, keep up the great work mate!

[@CEzikMaj]

Thank you for this upload Wade, you really made my evening

[@JRC99]

5.0? Time for the Almighty B Cam! Also I think every 5.0 leaks oil. It's like a factory feature. Also the exhaust (when you bought it) is literally a non dual version of my 89 Mustang. My grandfather left the cats on it but took the mufflers off. Sounds so damn good.

[@256byteram]

"Son, I represent a group of oil tycoons who make foolish purchases." Thank you so much for exporting our beloved bogan culture to the world.

[@Andronicus2007]

That ain't a Falcon, that's a Foul-can!

[@dreamyatonement4931]

I’m genuinely curious to know how often you and James work together on these cars! I remember in one of your DankPods vids, you’ve mentioned that you’ve hired him for some of the car fixes, but I was wondering if he still does his own car work outside of these nugget fixes! Absolutely love your content by the way, genuinely my favorite channels on KZbin. Please keep gracing us with nugget car vids!

[@ManuEcheveste]

Wow, back to back, you’re killing it mate! Awesome

[@Living_Life_RN]

“Limited slip difference”

[@PWRFORCE_]

As an American, I'm extremely jealous of GM and Ford sedans like this being somewhat common "down under"! Please serve this old brute well!

[@Wolfers-ki9lf]

God, I always forget how nice old v8's sound. Love your car stuff man, hope it isn't too expensive

[@AlexLopez-rr4nv]

Ayyyy new car! Nice

[@Omeggaomelet]

“New”

[@lucastaylor2408]

Not really 😂😂😂

[@tenhundredkills]

Jeff may not be fast, but NOTHING sounds quite like the rumble of a V8!

[@jftechdrones]

Dammit, I'm gonna have "Wake Up Jeff" stuck in my head all day now...

[@TGMGame]

UR THE ONLY ONE IN THE COMMENTS TO MENTION SOMETHING WIGGLES RELATED WOW

[@BubbleWrapPerson]

This stuff is awesome! I love this channel. Restoring a nug back to a nugget and not an over compensated cop magnet slidey boy is comforting. The MCM guys got nothin on this!

[@zeala53]

It would be so cool if you can do a slight build on it, Like a mild cam and some head work to make it mint. It would be awesome to see

[@chemistrykrang8065]

I'm glad that somebody else is nuts enough to do this stuff. I just rebuilt the back suspension on my 2005 BMW... it definitely cost more than the car was worth... but it's a car I like, so why not?

[@coolanaluz13]

I don't know a single thing about cars, but I could listen to these boys hang out and talk about cars all day

[@dont_trust_ppl4069]

I turned 16 not that long ago and I've had this small job for a couple of months I've been saving up to buy a car and I finally got enough to get this nice 2002 v6 mustang and I'm so proud of myself, I've been watching your videos on here and on dankpods for a while now you've helped me to get my spirits outa the dumps a lot and I love you, I hope you keep making videos for a lot longer

[@Doc__Vegapunk]

Would love more videos of Aussie cars, we didn't get cool stuff like this in the United states they're so cool

[@CallaghanAU28]

Hearing the mighty roar of the V8, your laugh. Then the reminder that its straight piped. Instant sub and like from me mate. Loving the vid

[@AveragePootis]

Oh man the optimism for Jeff at the start, hard to imagine this is the rodent graveyards that lost it's interior permit

[@FlamingPhoenix40]

This was a fun video to watch! And if I'm completely honest, I think the new exhaust sounds better! :P The old one didn't sound bad, but the new one just sounds a lot cleaner!

[@mibars]

10:02 As a long haired guy this moment gave me shivers!

[@brendanmatelan2129]

Dank, I honestly found it nostalgic/surprising hearing your Falcon start up (13:25). My Uncle is a Ford driver, having had a Ford Pickup, Lincoln Towncars, Mercury Marquis (All built by Ford), and I swear they all used the same starter motor. Hearing that slow start up brings up memories. Makes me want to learn more about engines and how to fix them.

[@matthewj6154]

James should make his own channel based on these nugget upgrades in behind the scenes detail. I'd sub for sure.

[@Hobotraveler82]

The perfect daily. Love these Aussie Falcons. 😊❤

[@friedpancakes266]

I imported a V8 falcon to the US! My wife thinks I'm insane but I can finally relive my college days!

[@bokexd3173]

So first Psivewri got a cheap Falcon, now you got one and now who else is going to?

[@Tech_481]

Lol me tomorrow but I'm not a youtuber😂

[@bokexd3173]

@@Tech_481 Good luck with it

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

My family's obligatory car brand is Volvo. Instead of big block V8s, I was raised on Inline 5s. Not as much fun as a V8, but it can still slam you into the back of your seat if you put the boot down. My first car was a 1990 Volvo 740 GL. Despite being two years older than I am, it had power steering, ABS, electronic windows and mirrors, the whole 9 yards. It was a good car until the transmission intercooler let go, needing a new radiator, and the problem had gone unchecked for so long that after a few months with the new radiator, one of the gears in the transmission broke, resulting in the power delivery stuttering once it came up to temp. IDK where it is now or what state it's in, but that's the way with the nuggets. I'm sure I'll find her again one day. EDIT: Come to think of it, that car also needed a start button. I called it the "Relay bypass button". It was under the hood rather than in the cabin, so I would have to turn the ignition on, open the hood, and then find and press the button to get the thing running. That's the mark of a true nugget.

[@JosephCowen-fz8vj]

That's a Small Block V8 from Ford , in fact one of the smallest !

[@Zerbey]

Everyone needs a mate like James.

[@leshtshow]

I love it, and all the issues add character and it sound like a typical old falcon 😂 But thats the charm, bit crap but you gotta love 'em P.S: how good do these 302 windsors sound 😍

[@lrs3]

I just got recommended this, never seen this channel before and I love this.

[@bodyrumuae2914]

"Did someone put oil in there?" 'I hope not.' Well... I'd hope they did, just that it was the right kind of oil, since that's what power steering fluid is, mostly mineral oil used as a hydraulic fluid.

[@TypicalManl]

As a fellow car guy this makes me happy and sad at the same time

[@top-gear-gmod]

"The rest of it's actually mint!" Oh if only you knew.

[@thepinkplushie]

My dad is a Ford guy He's owned about 17 '90s F250s, a few late '80s E150s and other econolines, and let me tell ya, he isn't buying so many to build a collection. Fords are so much fun to work on, you can do so much with them that you can't do with other brands. But they suck. When a GM fails (and oh boy do they), you can almost always cheaply replace what you need with a factory condition part. When a Ford fails it's time to go gambling because whatever you get is basically like RNG loot in a dungeon crawler, except you're level 90 in a level 1 area so at best you get something functional, at worst you get a part that was literally seconds before crumbling to dust when it was ripped out of some beater. I'm a GM gal. I don't much care for Chevy's but I love me an Olds or Pontiac. Unfortunately probably not many of either in Australia.

[@StewartPaton]

Geez, Jeff is flash for an EF GLi! I had one of those - Wagon, steel wheels, plastic hubcabs that would fly off if you got too far north of 100, no cruise control and an auto you had to overfill for it to not slip out of gear. Occasionally smelt like someone had a spew in the back of it too. And a 6 too, obvs.

[@dustinmurry6471]

In/out play on those power steering pumps is completely "normal." As long as there is no radial play and it's not leaking they're fine. And as far as the noise goes on the new one, it needs more air to be bled out of the system.

[@superstar64]

This car is great because that 5.0 V8 is an old school F-150 motor.

[@dj-protoOfficial]

Rewatching all your old videos again makes me wanna go back to the car shop college and become a JAMES.

[@attilavarga3188]

"The bogan's wealth is measured in the number of barely running junkers he can fit on his property." - Ancient Aussie Wisdom 3000 BC

[@GoredonTheDestroyer]

God, hearing this thing reminds me so much of two cars my parents had when I was a kid - A 1973 Ford Maverick (KIA) and a 1987 Mercury Cougar 20th Anniversary (KIA?). The Maverick made an awful lot of noise but it wanted to _go_ - Having a small-block V8 in it, which only made 140 to the wheels, really helped in a car that weighed give-or-take three 3000lbs/1300kg. The Cougar, on the other hand, made an awful lot of noise and couldn't go if it _tried._

[@timx3680]

Rare unit! Good to see you bequeathed this old Henry a much needed cash injection of maintenance & repair, as it wasn’t far from death. Ostensibly stock ‘heritage gems’ like these are vanishing one-by-one into memory.. So refreshing to see you not proceed to Frankenstein it via the fooly sik route of zero repairs, cut the springs, chuck on some ebay 20”s and proceed to destroy. Thanks for an entertaining video.